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YC Nov Issue 2013.Indd ISSUE18 Features Events Clubs&Rinks Nov 2013 Your Curler The Royal Caledonian Curling Club Member Ezine Scottish Ladies Win Sweden Tour: SCO 177 – SWE 159 Pictured: The sixteen curlers selected to represent Scotland on this tour with Ladies Branch President Fiona Hardie on their return to Edinburgh Airport, 11th November On 1st November, sixteen ladies representing the Ladies Branch of The Royal Caledonian Curling Club set off on the 2013 Tour to Sweden. The Tour which began in 1973 has seen Scottish and Swedish teams touring every five years, with Scottish teams returning to Sweden every year ending in a 3, and Swedish ladies visiting Scotland every year ending with an 8. The tour which ran until 10 November, saw the ladies doing a round-tour from Stockholm to Gävle, Karlstad, Jönköping, Norrköping and back to the Swedish capital. The ladies had a very busy schedule, playing eleven games of curling over the eleven days, and when they were not curling they were visiting the sites and being entertained. The ladies managed to squeeze in a whole host of activities including a tour of historic Upsalla, museum visits (both of the historic and ABBA variety!), a visit to picturesque Gränna with its famous Polkagris sweets, and a tour of the Swedish Royal Palace. In the end the Scottish ladies were victorious in an incredibly close run affair with the final winner only emerging on the last day of curling. In fact the scores still stood at 135 shots to 136 shots in favour of Sweden on the penultimate day of curling. A strong showing by the Scottish ladies in Stock- holm however sealed their victory with the final shot count for the tour registering 177 to Scotland, compared to 159 for Sweden. All of the ladies had a great time in Sweden and you can read more about the ladies tour as well as a full rundown of the scores on the Sweden Tour blog at: http://swedentour2013.blogspot.co.uk/ Speaking on arrival at Edinburgh Airport, Tour Captain Corrie Lawrence said, “I think I had the best set of ladies I could have wished for. They were tremendous. We all had a great time, it was a real team effort, and the result was unexpected but absolutely glorious.” www.royalcaledonian c u r l i n g c l u b. o r g NOVEMBER 2 0 1 3 www.royalcaledonian c u r l i n g club.org ISSUE 1 8 2 FEATURES Universities Try Curling Strathclyde University and Glasgow University Curling Clubs held a joint Try Curling session on Thursday 19th September for the start of the new university year. Experienced curlers were joined by complete beginners from both universities. The aim of the event was to get students with little or no experience of curling to give the sport a try. Upon arriving at the ice rink it was clear that the coaches were going to have their hands full with over 40 students attending the event! All the students completed a warm up, led by the presidents of both clubs and were then taught the basics of sliding, handles and sweeping. Once this was complete the groups played 2 end games against each other, giving the beginners an overall feel of how a real game of curling is played. The more experienced players were always on hand to answer questions as the games went on, these questions varied from tactics to scoring. All the students left with smiles on their faces and all seemed to enjoy the experience. The clubs now hope that many of the beginners will continue to come along to the training sessions. All universities compete in the SSS Curling League, which play all of its fixtures in Perth, and has universities from all over Scotland competing to be crowned champion. Strathclyde are the reigning champions, however it seems that all the universities have upped their game and the league could be close this year! For more information on either of the clubs and their training dates please contact: Andrew Ballantyne, [email protected] or Alasdair Schreiber, [email protected] In This Year As we celebrate the 2013 Scottish Ladies Tour to Sweden we look back 50 years to the twenty four Scots ladies who toured the United States from 20th January to 4th February 1963. Seated third and fourth from left are Muriel McPherson and Norah Hart, the two captains of the Team. Source, RCCC Annual 1963-64. RCCC Tartan NOW AVAILABLE [email protected] The Royal Caledonian Curling Club has appointed Strathmore Woollen Company as exclusive manufacturer and supplier of its official RCCC Tartan. Strathmore is one of Scotland’s most renowned suppliers of authentic tartan fabric and manufacturers of superior quality traditional Highland wear. With over half a century of experience in the industry, this family based company has a superior standard of product coupled with an enviable reputation for friendly, efficient and personal service. The Royal Caledonian Curling Club Tartan is available in a range of products including ties, scarfs, stoles, cummerbunds and bow ties and is also available to purchase by the metre. Made to measure garments including kilts and skirts are also available by personal appointment at Strathmore’s Forfar outlet. RCCC Tartan is only available directly from Strathmore Woollen Company. For full product range, prices and quotations contact: T: 01307 462135 E: [email protected] W: www.tartanbystrathmore.co.uk CURLER [email protected] YOUR YOUR 3 FEATURES NOVEMBER 2 0 1 3 www.royalcaledonian c u r l i n g club.org ISSUE 1 8 Rhona Promotes Try Curling at Store Opening Rhona Howie (Martin) MBE officially opened Oak Furniture Land’s brand new Glasgow store on Saturday 9th November at Great Western Retail Park. This was Rhona’s first public appearance since the announcement that her 2002 Olympic gold medal win has been voted one of the top 10 Team GB Winter Olympic moments of all time. Pictured top - Rhona with store manager Bill Dawson and staff cutting the ribbon. Oak Furniture Land support local initiatives and used the occasion to promote The Royal Caledonian Curling Club’s Try Curling initiative, which aims to attract new curlers to the sport and increase public awareness of curling. Pictured bottom – Rhona with RCCC Marketing Officer Stuart McLean promoting the Try Curling Beginner’s Guide to Curling in store. Rhona Howie, said, “I’m proud to be involved in the Try Curling Initiative especially with the Winter Olympic season upon us it’s important that we attract new people to the sport to make sure we have future curlers to follow in the footsteps of our mens and ladies teams going to Sochi Russia in February 2014, I am working hard on a daily basis with the ladies team and I hope both teams are successful. “ Visit www.trycurling.com for more about curling and to find the latest taster sessions and beginners classes taking place across Scotland. VACANCY The Royal Caledonian Curling Club is currently seeking a person or persons to fill the vacancy of Lead Child Protection Officer This is due to the retirement of Pam Mackay who has done the role for many years. If you are interested in contribution to this important part of our work that will promote the safety and interests of young people, please see the outline of the role at: http://royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org/ about-us/welfare/child-protection/ and write an email expressing your interest to: [email protected] by 16 December 2013. If you have any questions or would like to discuss what is involved please email Lynne or call her at our office: 0131 333 3003. YOUR CURLER [email protected] NOVEMBER 2 0 1 3 www.royalcaledonian c u r l i n g club.org ISSUE 1 8 4 FEATURES New brushes ��������� ��������������� ����������������� for new ��������� curlers! The RCCC has been awarded 60 brushes from the World Curling Federation ‘Curling Equipment Programme’ to distribute to the first 60 new RCCC members who join an affiliated Virtual Club in season 2013-14. What a great incentive to encourage new curlers to the sport! As highlighted before, Virtual Clubs have been very successful in retaining new participants. Coaches are at sessions to support curlers in a relaxed environment. Mother club members receive 50% discount on their RCCC membership so whilst curlers are encouraged to also join a mainstream club, it is in their benefit to be a mother club member of the Virtual Club initially. Several members of the Dundee Virtual Curling Club (Pictured) have received brushes thanks to the WCF Curling Equipment Programme and are pictured above. Karen Smith (Dundee Virtual CC pictured far right) said:- “I am one of the lucky ones in the Dundee Virtual Club who received one of the new curling brushes as part of the WCF Curling Equipment Programme and I want to say the BIGGEST thank you to everyone involved in making this possible.” Dates for Your Diary Aberdeen Ladies Open The Co-operative Funeralcare Scottish Curl Aberdeen, 15 - 17 November Curling Women’s Championship Dumfries Ice Bowl, 29 November – 1 December Scottish Province Championship Greenacres Curling Rink, 15 - 17 November Asham Under 17 Slam - The Baljaffray Trophy Skill Awards Challenge Greenacres Curling Rink, Dewars Centre, Perth, 16 November 30 November – 1 December National Master Mens Curling Double Rink Championship Championship - Qualifiers Stranraer Ice Rink, 6 - 8 December Greenacres Curling Rink, 19 - 21 November Scottish Curling Junior Men’s Championship European Junior Curling Tour - Qualifiers Thun, Switzerland, 22 - 24 November Dewars Centre, Perth, 6 - 8 December [email protected] Lockerbie Superspiel Scottish Curling Junior Women’s Lockerbie Ice Rink, 22 - 24 November Championship – Qualifiers European Curling Championships Dewars Centre, Perth, 6 - 8 December Stavanger, Norway, 23 - 30 November US Open - Wheelchair Bonspiel Utica, New York, USA, 6 - 8 December Cathy Kerr Memorial – Wheelchair Bonspiel Ottowa, Ontario, Canada 28 November - 1 December CURLER [email protected] YOUR YOUR 5 EVENTS NOVEMBER 2 0 1 3 www.royalcaledonian c u r l i n g club.org ISSUE 1 8 Team MacFarlane Crowned Scottish Senior Mixed Champions The Scottish Curling Senior Mixed Championship was held at Stranraer Ice Rink from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October.
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